Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:40PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
An unseasonably strong storm system for this time of year will
bring strong winds and gusts from Akutan to Sand Point and Nelson
Lagoon to beginning overnight Sunday into early Monday morning.
Expect winds to quickly increase after midnight with sustained
southeasterly winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph,
becoming more southerly by Monday afternoon. Gusts to 70 mph are
possible for Cold Bay Monday morning. Winds will likely peak
by mid morning Monday morning before slowly diminishing through
Monday night. As the storm moves east of the area Tuesday morning,
winds will shift, becoming westerly with gusts of 35 to 45 mph
likely through Wednesday before finally winding down.
Area Description:
Aleutians East Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK